St. James' Court Hotel

"Located minutes from Buckingham Palace, the two Taj hotels in London - 51 Buckingham Gate and Crowne Plaza London St James are perfectly positioned for all business and leisure needs. Spread across five of the eight self-contained townhouses, the Crowne Plaza London St James is renowned for its supremely comfortable accommodation, excellent service, high speed internet access and extensive meeting and event facilities.Combining all amenities of a five star hotel with the space and convenience of a private home, 51 Buckingham Gate exudes luxury in the other three individually designed buildings, each with its porched entrance opening onto the award winning central courtyard. The 86 elegant suites feature from one to nine bedrooms, separate living room, fully-equipped kitchens and luxurious bathrooms. More elaborate arrangements include the self-contained Presidential Floor and the World's first Jaguar Suite.The complex proudly hosts three separate restaurants and two bars. Amongst them is the Michelin starred Quilon, where Head Chef, Sriram Aylur, has brought south-west coastal Indian cuisine from the villages of Kerala to the heart of Westminster. The Bistro 51 menu is a range of international classics and Bank Westminster offers a modern British fusion menu. The Hamptons Bar is perfect for cocktails, light snacks and afternoon tea. In the warmer months London's most hidden gem, the Courtyard at 51, emerges from its winter slumber. With the world's longest Shakespearean frieze and beautiful Victorian fountain, it is the perfect place to sip cocktails, champagne and host events"